SB 1047 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act providing for a full and independent investigation into a use of deadly force by a police officer.

SB 1047 would require an independent investigation into any use of deadly force by a police officer. The investigation must be conducted by a third-party entity separate from the officer's department to ensure impartiality. This applies to all law enforcement officers in the state and mandates this external review for every such incident. The key provision changes the standard procedure by removing the investigation from the involved department's control.
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 15, 2025 Last action Oct 15, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025
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Referred to Law & Justice
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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